Fated to the King of Dragons (book 3 of the APOD SERIES)
His lips moved over again incoherently, then nodded to no one in particular before setting the Jar on the throne as he stood to his full height, dawning an elongated shadow, the light flickering behind him.
He descended from the throne, his steps light, and quiet, as invisible as a lion on a hunt, "So the girl is here?"
"She is where she should be," Stephania confirmed.
"And the other?"
"As we discussed.”
There was a pause as Alec's eyes burned into hers, "and the bond?"
Stephania's breath hitched, knowing she couldn't lie about it, "it is gone,"
Alec's jaw ticked, "and you dare stand before me, asking me if ever you failed.." he growled his tone growing more poisonous.